Crimson Color (#DC143C)
Crimson is a CSS named color defined as hex code #DC143C. Crimson is a deep, vivid red with a slight lean toward pink, a few degrees past pure red on the color wheel toward magenta. It reads as richer and less harsh than pure red.
Color Overview & Formats
crimsonLuminance: 0.1604| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #DC143C | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(220, 20, 60) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(348, 83%, 47%) | Hue (348°), Saturation (83%), Lightness (47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(348, 91%, 86%) | Hue, Saturation (91%), Value/Brightness (86%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 91%, 73%, 14%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.571 0.222 20.1) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #DC143C; /* or crimson */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #DC143C, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with white text: White text on Crimson reaches 4.99:1 (WCAG AA).
What Colors Go With Crimson?
These 6 colors all go well with Crimson (#DC143C), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Crimson: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Crimson (HSL 348°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (348° to 168°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (318° and 18°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (108° and 228°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 4.21:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 4.99:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 3.09:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Crimson Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#DC143C)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
crimson = #dc143c (rgb(220, 20, 60))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for buttons, sale banners, university and sports branding, and headlines. On Crimson, white text passes WCAG AA at every size (4.99:1); black text passes only for large text (4.21:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Crimson?
Only for large text. Black text on Crimson has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 4.21:1: enough for large text (3:1) but below the 4.5:1 needed for body text.
Can I use white text on Crimson?
Yes. White text on Crimson has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 4.99:1, which passes AA (4.5:1) for all text sizes but not the stricter AAA level (7:1) for body text.
What colors go with Crimson?
White, Black, Gold, Light Gray, Ivory and Navy all go well with Crimson. White (4.99:1) and Ivory (4.95:1) have enough contrast for text on Crimson; Black, Gold, Light Gray and Navy work better as a background or accent.
What is the difference between crimson and red?
Crimson (#DC143C) is slightly darker than red (#FF0000) and leans toward pink, with a hue of 348° against 0° for pure red. Pure red has no green or blue at all, while crimson carries a little of both.